PermaTrak Leadership Team

PermaTrak North America was founded in January 2010 to introduce the unique PermaTrak system to the North American market. Stewarded by a highly-seasoned team of executives, PermaTrak North America has brought together the best of the best in the precast concrete industry. This ensemble cast includes leading experts in design, manufacturing, supply, marketing and sales of precast boardwalks, greenways, buildings and bridges.

Jason V. Philbin, P.E., M.ASCEPresident

Jason V. Philbin, P.E., M.ASCEPresident

Jason joined Tim as a partner to start PermaTrak North America after serving as the Director of Preconstruction Services for Barrier Geotechnical Contractors. Prior to that, Jason was the Southeast Area Engineer and Branch Manager for CONTECH® Bridge Solutions.

Jason began his career with LJB Inc. in Dayton, Ohio and served both CON/STEEL Building Systems and CON/SPAN Bridge Systems prior to moving to Charlotte to work for S.C. Hondros and Associates, a design-build contractor. His passion for innovation and, in particular, the precast concrete industry led to his decision to return to a senior management position at CON/SPAN® Bridge Systems – leading to Jason becoming an owner in the company. He subsequently joined with CONTECH® management team upon its purchase of CON/SPAN.

Jason is currently a member of ASHE, ASCE and ASLA. He has held each of the officer positions with the Southern Branch of the North Carolina Section of ASCE. Jason’s passion for sharing engineering with others has led to his ten years’ service as North Carolina’s E-Week coordinator. A registered P.E., Jason holds a BSCE and an MSCE from the University of Kentucky.

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Rodney UhlenhakeCAD Manager/Production & Logistics Manager

Rodney UhlenhakeCAD Manager/Production & Logistics Manager

Rodney joined PermaTrak in 2014 to serve as the CAD/Logistics Manager.Rodney has over 15 years of experience with precast concrete products. Prior to coming on board with PermaTrak he spent over 5 years working for HDR, Inc. in the power and rail divisions.

Rodney began his career with CON/SPAN Bridge Systems in Dayton, Ohio and after 6 months was transferred to Charlotte, North Carolina to help start the company’s first remote office. After 13 years in Charlotte, Rodney moved back to Ohio to be closer to family.Rodney is a big sports fan and spends his time rooting for the Browns, Buckeyes, & Reds. Rodney also enjoys movies, camping and golfing with family and friends at his local golf course.

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Kyle StantonStructural Engineer

Kyle StantonStructural Engineer

Kyle joined the PermaTrak team in 2018 as a Structural Engineer. Kyle joins us from Tampa, Florida and previously worked as an Engineering Intern at The Structures Group and as a Foreman at Veteran Sod, LLC.He has been playing soccer since he was six years old, and is a devoted supporter of English soccer club Manchester United.

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Nina YordanovaStructural Engineer

Nina YordanovaStructural Engineer

Nina joined the PermaTrak team in 2020 as a Structural Engineer. She has a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a M.S with Structural Engineering focus from UNC Charlotte, and is a licensed PE in North Carolina. Nina is originally from Bulgaria, and in her free time enjoys gardening, doing home improvements, and spending time with her daughter.

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Matthew HefnerCAD Designer

Matthew HefnerCAD Designer

Matthew Hefner joined the PermaTrak team as a CAD Designer in 2019. He comes to PermaTrak with experience in a wide range of projects, from homes and schools to coal, gas, and nuclear power plants. When he’s not working, Matthew enjoys being outdoors, and can usually be found hiking, hunting, fishing, or kayaking.

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Joseph WilkinsNational Contract Manufacturing Manager

Joseph WilkinsNational Contract Manufacturing Manager

Joseph joined the PermaTrak team in 2019 as National Contract Manufacturing Manager. In his role, Joseph works closely with our manufacturing partners to promote consistency and efficiency with the production of our concrete boardwalk product.

Joseph comes to PermaTrak from Oldcastle Infrastructure, where he most recently served as Plant Supervisor. He has completed his Field Technician certification from the North Carolina Department of Transportation and is also certified with the American Concrete Institute. He also completed his NPCA PQS Level 1 certification in January 2020.

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Fritz FromherzSouth Central Region Sales Manager

Fritz FromherzSouth Central Region Sales Manager

Fritz leads the company's efforts in the Gulf coast area and the South Central regions of the U.S. Fritz has over 25 years of experience with marketing and sales of precast concrete products. Fritz enhances the PermaTrak team's ability to consult with designers and specifiers of new products on civil engineering and architectural projects. A New Orleans native, Fritz can tell you plenty about Mardi Gras celebrations and crawfish season...and you might find it difficult to come across a bigger college football fan. Fritz also enjoys sailing with family and friends through the channels found in south Louisiana and south Mississippi.

In the video below, Fritz shares his precast concrete industry background with BridgeTek and CON/SPAN Bridge Systems, before joining PermaTrak.

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John Pyle, P.E.Regional Sales Manager

John Pyle, P.E.Regional Sales Manager

John joined the PermaTrak team in 2019 as Regional Sales Manager. In his role, he’s looking forward to helping clients find the best solution for their needs. “I believe in tailoring a solution to a project’s unique challenges as opposed to forcing a product to a site,” he explains.

John graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and is a registered engineer in the state of South Carolina. He’s married with two daughters and a dog, and lives in Greer, SC. In his free time, he enjoys boating, hiking, time at the beach, and live music. He’s also recently taken up photography as a hobby, and enjoys capturing wildlife, architecture, and landscapes.

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Aoife KavanaghSales and Marketing Coordinator

Aoife KavanaghSales and Marketing Coordinator

Aoife joined the PermaTrak team in 2018 as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator, following previous positions in a variety of industries, from clothing manufacturers to the food and beverage industry. Aoife’s hobbies include running, training for triathlons, and playing Gaelic football (Ireland's national sport). She also enjoys a good bourbon on the rocks or a glass of red wine, and travels to Ireland as much as she can to visit her family.

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Jarrett WestfallTechnical Field Support

Jarrett WestfallTechnical Field Support

Jarrett works in construction support throughout the Southeast region. Previously, he worked as an independent general contractor. With an impressive background in the precast concrete industry, he now handles production supervision and quality control efforts at PermaTrak's precast plant in Texas. He also coordinates production details with PermaTrak Production Manager, Rodney Uhlenhake. Jarrett is valuable to PermaTrak in the field, interacting with installing contractors and sharing PermaTrak's recommended installation techniques. Jarrett and his family live in Gustine, Texas.

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Ron BallShareholder, Board Member, Mentor

Ron BallShareholder, Board Member, Mentor

Ron joined the team after the sale of his business, Auction Software Inc. At Jason’s request Ron became an investor, board member and mentor to PermaTrak in 2014 - the objective being to provide some of the business experience and financing lost with Tim Beach’s death. Ron started his business career in the 60’s with electronics in Silicon Valley, then moved to plastics with Mobil Chemical in the early 70’s. In the mid-70’s he was intimately involved with a startup company that developed the stretch wrap palletizing business. After a 20-year career as VP of Operations with Lantech, it had become the leader in its field. In 1994 Ron started a software company to support independent auto auctions nationwide, growing that company to a dominant 80+% market share. In 2012 he sold that business to a consortium of the users.